List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Clarify maintenance requirements | 1.1 | Equipment specifications, service requirements and workplace procedures are checked for recommended maintenance intervals and processes |
| | 1.2 | Special requirements for maintenance are separated from normal lubrication, adjustment and maintenance schedules |
| | 1.3 | Comparisons with previous experience, future equipment use, production requirements and standard operating procedures are made |
| | 1.4 | An outline plan for maintenance and a related work schedule are identified and developed |
2 | Establish maintenance systems | 2.1 | Costing for process is identified based on work schedule, equipment manufacturer recommendations, charges for materials, equipment and consumables, and external/internal labour charges |
| | 2.2 | Required production interruptions, processes and procedures are documented and recorded |
| | 2.3 | Maintenance providers are identified |
| | 2.4 | Maintenance systems options are analysed and recommendations processed to management |
| | 2.5 | Approvals for the maintenance systems concepts and resources are obtained |
3 | Organise maintenance activities | 3.1 | Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work |
| | 3.2 | Production schedules and staff rosters are checked to identify times when the maintenance process may be scheduled, including optimum timing for shutdown |
| | 3.3 | Permission from supervisory personnel is obtained for timing of maintenance to optimise the maintenance process and production |
| | 3.4 | Detailed work plans are developed in accordance with production schedules covering the availability of expertise and scheduling of resource availability |
| | 3.5 | Employees with the required competencies are identified and, where necessary, appropriate training and assessment are facilitated |
| | 3.6 | Approvals for production schedule, employee work pattern and maintenance schedule adjustments are obtained |
| | 3.7 | Work plan is refined to ensure the maintenance program will maintain workplace outputs in terms of workplace policy |
4 | Resource maintenance requirements | 4.1 | Required consumables for maintenance and their reliable supply is established |
| | 4.2 | Externally sourced equipment is determined and supply arranged |
5 | Complete maintenance procedures | 5.1 | Maintenance work schedule is completed following the work plan |
| 5.2 | Appropriate readings, measurements and recordings are made and compared to equipment, product and other relevant specifications |
| | 5.3 | Areas requiring further testing are identified and appropriate procedures for testing recommended to supervisory staff |
| | 5.4 | Appropriate adjustments to the work schedule plan are made based on experience and documentation completed |
| | 5.5 | Maintenance records are completed and forwarded to appropriate personnel |
| | 5.6 | Areas where changes to equipment operation or routine maintenance are required to maintain optimum work output and equipment life are noted |
Collect, organise and understand information related to furnishing work instructions and work orders and safety procedures
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Identify materials used in the work process
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Establish the maintenance program for a real or simulated significant production operation, including:
coordination of maintenance within the context of production schedules
identification of resource requirements for maintenance, including skills of employees involved
recording and reporting requirements to provide system visibility and accountability potential
Complete a benefit analysis of an existing and significant maintenance program and suggest improvements to maintenance operations and, where authorised, negotiate changes
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements
Lead others and work effectively to improve production quality and outcomes
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures
Use workplace technology related to the coordination, including communication equipment, time and management aids and other measuring devices
Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity and encourage participation of employees in the planning of work activities and changes
Contemporary equipment maintenance theories covering benefits and costs
The effects of production schedules, time and resource requirements when scheduling the maintenance process
Risk analysis processes
Company operating procedures, including procedures for maintenance
Operation requirements of equipment and work systems in the work area
Competency requirements of the work activities
Relevant WHS requirements
Assessors must:
hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors
have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification
be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.
Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Access is required to production information and schedules, equipment specifications, and workshop manuals for production process equipment requiring maintenance.